Currently working in Monaco/Monte Carlo, which in my view is an overhyped, overpriced grimy ****-tip. Does any other Awimber have similar feelings about places that are meant to be the dogs *******s?
But Paris is a proper city - it's supposed have grime amongst the glamour (like London). The other two you mention are as fake as Disneyland - you can see why they appeal to tasteless people who like to think they are among the "elite" because they can click their fingers and have someone bring them some cheese and chips or some other ****. In Paris or London you have to work to find the best
Coming into the Gare du Nord these days is actually a deeply grim experience. A few years ago, I had some time to kill before catching my train and made the mistake of wandering around there. It was extremely...errrm... culturally enriched. By which I mean it was broken, covered in shīt, 90% non-white and involved several enterprising souls selling meat that was being barbecued on upside-down shopping trolleys.